Childs, John
The Military Use of Land

A History of the Defence Estate.

This history of military land use covers: firing and manoeuvre ranges, training facilities, computerized simulation, barracks, accommodation, educational establishments, fortifications, airfields, dockyards, depots, bases, cemeteries, memorials, battlefield conservation, museums, and the impact of the military on the urban landscape. Examples are drawn from numerous countries. Stretching from the Ancient World to the present day, the book informs the contemporary debate about the extent of military land use. 302 Seiten, broschiert (Peter Lang Verlag 1998) Mängelexemplar/near mint